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Precision Welding Academy

Katy, Texas · career school · part of -

Welding schools
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 18830 Gummert Road, Katy, TX 77449 · Phone: (823) 312-2484
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Precision Welding Academy is a trade school in Katy, Texas offering welding programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid cannot be used at this campus since it does not participate in Title IV programs.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,380$53,340$64,770

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Precision Welding Academy is a trade school located in Katy, Texas, offering welding programs as its primary program family. The school holds accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education, with current accreditation status listed as Accredited. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, cannot be used at this campus, since the school's Title IV participation is listed as No — students should plan on private financing or out-of-pocket payment for tuition.

Detailed outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited in the federal data available. Completion rate compared to the state average is listed as not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt carried by graduates, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are all not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for any updates to these figures.

Because this campus is not a Title IV participant, it may be more suited to students who have alternative means of covering tuition or who are seeking a shorter, focused welding credential rather than a federally-aided associate degree path. Program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm timing directly with the school. To verify accreditation status independently, contact the Council on Occupational Education, and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data on this campus before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Precision Welding Academy offers welding programs, listed under the welding-schools program family. Specific program names and lengths are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for more information.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (823) 312-2484 for current tuition rates.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported for this campus in the available data, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education, and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data on this campus.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from available information; contact the school to discuss scheduling options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for guidance on relevant welding certifications.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Precision Welding Academy by phone at (823) 312-2484 to ask about enrollment and application steps.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on completion rates, costs, or earnings versus other welding schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for any comparable campuses in the area.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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